Food security
Sort food & support distributions
Central Texas Food BankSort donated food, help distribute groceries, or explore kitchen, garden, and event assignments.
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Food security
Meals, pantry & housing support
Caritas of AustinMeals, pantry support, direct service, employment help, and housing-stability programs.
Food security
Rescue surplus food & deliver it locally
Keep Austin FedRescues surplus food through volunteer food runners, dispatch, adopted routes, and groups.
Food security
Serve meals & support Community First! Village
Mobile Loaves & FishesTruck ministry, Community First! Village hospitality, property care, meals, and events.
Food security
Support residents, learning & financial stability
Foundation CommunitiesAffordable housing plus learning centers, tax preparation, health, food, and resident programs.
Food security
Welcome & support unhoused neighbors
Sunrise Navigation CenterNavigation, meals, supplies, hospitality, laundry, mail, and cook-from-home support for unhoused neighbors.
Food security
Support housing stability & community projects
Front StepsHelp with office projects, donation drives, events, or practical support for people moving from homelessness into housing.
Food security
Food preparation & packing volunteers
El Buen SamaritanoFood access, health, literacy, family support, distribution, and event volunteering.
Food security
Food preparation & packing volunteers
Austin Blessings Co-opPacks and delivers food to homebound and unhoused neighbors in South Austin.
Food security
Prepare & deliver holiday meals
Operation TurkeySeasonal meal preparation, packaging, delivery, logistics, and year-round planning.
Food security
Cook a meal for a local family
Lasagna LoveHome cooking and delivery for local families requesting a meal.
Food security
Cook meals for Austin community fridges
Free Lunch ATX (Austin Free Lunch)Apply to prepare meals at home for ATX Free Fridge through Free Lunch’s community cooking program.
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